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Musicians Institute is dedicated to inspiring artistic and academic excellence while
preparing students for careers in the music and entertainment industry. Our cutting-edge
educational offerings provide the information, skills and expertise necessary for musicians
and creative professionals to achieve their goals. We strive to develop a diverse array of
talented individuals who can enrich the global community with their artistic contributions.
OUR MISSION
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Introduction 6
Program & Degree Options 8
Guitar 10
Bass 12
Drums 14
Keyboard Technology 16
Vocals 18
Composition 20
Audio Engineering 22
DJ Performance & Production 24
Independent Artist Program 26
Music Business 28
Guitar Craft Academy 30
Facilities 32
Success Stories 34
Artist Support Center 36
Admissions & Financial Aid 38
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MUSICIANS INSTITUTE PROVIDES HANDS-ON MUSIC EDUCATION.
MI is regarded as one of the worlds top colleges for students seeking a career in the music industry. MI
offers a variety of degrees, including Bachelor of Music, Associate of Arts and Associate of Science, as well as
Certificates and alternative programs. The school is focused on building creative skills and providing all the
tools students need to develop careers as musicians, artists, and music industry professionals.
MI offers a digital-based BYOD
(Bring Your Own Device) curriculum,
providing a comprehensive
music education with exclusive
downloadable eBooks available on
any mobile platform.
MIs state-of-the-art campus in the
heart of the entertainment industry
has a Concert Hall, computer labs,
classrooms with full backline & a
fully-equipped Music Library.
Instructors are working
professionals, touring & recording
with top artists, who bring their
experiences back to the classroom.
Small class sizes, private lessons &
Open Counseling sessions mean
you get personalized attention
& guidance from a variety of
instructors.
Private practice labs, rehearsal
rooms & project recording studios
are available for all your needs.
500+ courses are offered every
academic Quarter, covering a wide
variety of core & elective subjects in
music & the entertainment industry.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.mi.edu/state-and-federal-student-consumer-disclosures.
New Technology
Hollywood Campus
Professional
Personalized
24-7 Access
All Music
MI FEATURES A COMPLETELY IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
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PERFORMANCE:Bachelors Degree | Associate of Arts Degree
Certificate
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Keyboard Technology
Vocals
Composition
Performance
Audio Engineering
DJ Performance & Production
Independent Artist
Guitar Craft
Music Business*
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: Certificate | Associate of Arts Degree
and Associate of Science Degree*
BACHELORS DEGREE:
MUSICIANS INSTITUTE OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND DEGREE OPTIONS.
12 quarters 180 credits
Choice of specialization in Performance or
Composition
General education courses in language,
philosophy, mathematics, science, and
humanities (through matriculation with
partner institutions)
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE:
A comprehensive academic degree focusing
on instrumental performance along with
music theory, ear training, musicianship,
music history, and more
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN COMPOSITION:
A comprehensive academic degree
providing in-depth training in arranging,
scoring and orchestration for visual media
including film, TV and video games
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN PERFORMANCE:6 quarters 90 credits*
12 quarters 90 credits (Part-time)
Complete training in one of five instruments:
Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, and Vocal
Professional development courses including:
Promotional Media, Music Business, and
Marketing
Music technology course in Apple Logic,
Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Reason, studio
recording and more
Live performance experiences that simulates
professional situations and industry scenarios
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC BUSINESS:6 quarters 90 credits*
12 quarters 90 credits (Part-time)
Complete training in entertainment law,
music publishing and licensing, record
labels, distribution, personal management,
music industry history, international
music publishing, accounting and finance,
marketing, and visual media.
*at an optimal course load of 15 units/quarterMusicians Institute is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and is licensed to operate in the State
of California by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education (BPPE). For details, contact www.bppe.ca.gov or (888) 370-7589.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREES
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PERFORMANCE:4 quarters 60 credits*
8 quarters 60 credits (Part-time)
A year-long program that provides complete
training in musical skills
Hands-on instrumental training
Extensive harmony, theory and ear training
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY:2 quarters 30 credits*
4 quarters 30 credits (Part-time)
Hands on training in the entertainment
industry
3rd quarter emphases options are available
Programs include Audio Engineering, DJ
Performance & Production, Music Business,
Guitar Craft & Independent Artist
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MI SELECT/ MI SELECT EXPRESS PROGR AM:
5 or 10-week duration
Customizable program
Allows students to combine lessons, classes,
workshops, and other activities
MI SUMMER SHOT:
One-week programs featuring performance
and industry courses
Includes guest artist clinics, private lessons
and a Battle of the Bands
MI SUMMER SHOT T WO WEEK OVERNIGHT CAMPS:
Includes Summer Shot day activities as well
as field trips, offsite activities and food
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ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY STUDIES
PERFORMANCE STUDIES, AE, DJ, MUSIC BUSINESS, IAP
AUDIO ENGINEERING (POST PRODUCTION, LIVE SOUND), MUSIC BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR
PERFORMANCE STUDIES
PERFORMANCE STUDIES
PERFORMANCE STUDIES & ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC BUSINESS
THE GUITAR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL LEVEL TECHNIQUE AND MUSICIANSHIP.
Development of tone and
dynamics
Concentration on single-string
solo abilities
Fretboard organization of minor
and major pentatonic scale
patterns
In-depth examination of chord
progressions and harmonies
Exploration of blues tonality and
structure
Includes music theory, ear
training, music history, and
understanding of different styles
Performance courses emphasize
chart reading, stage presence,
and gear set-up
Reading fundamentals for
rhythmic figures, chord symbols,
key signatures and note positions
Grooves such as rock, swing,
shuffle, ballads, funk, jam-band,
and country
Electives in guitar maintenance
and repair, classical music, slide
guitar, electronic effects and
more
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SCOT T HENDERSON(Tribal Tech, Joe Zawinul,
Chick Corea)
ALLEN HINDS(Randy Crawford, Gino
Vannelli, Roberta Flack)
DEAN BROWN(Billy Cobham, Brecker
Brothers, Marcus Miller)
FEATURED FACULT Y
CARL VERHEYEN(Supertramp)
ADAM HAWLEY(Jennifer Lopez, The Backstreet Boys,
Joss Stone, Natalie Cole, Sheila E)
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THE BASS PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION ON THE INSTRUMENT.
All aspects of theory and musicianship for the electric and upright bass
Playing techniques for finger and slap styles
Exposure to various grooves like rock, funk, shuffles, swing, odd-meter,
Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, country, and jam-band
Fretboard basics covering triads, chords, scales, harmonies and arpeggios
Includes music theory, ear training, music history, and understanding of
different styles
Reading fundamentals for the bass clef, with rhythmic subdivisions, pitch
identification, and string positions
Performance classes to fine-tune listening skills and stage presence
Experience with chart reading and band interaction
A choice of elective classes for topics like upright acoustic bass as well as
genres like metal, R&B and jazz.
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ALEXIS SKLJAREVSKI(Crosby, Stills & Nash)
DAVE KEIF(Mark Lindsay, Rita Coolidge,
Etta James)
MICHAEL MENNELL(Taylor Hicks / Jimmy Buffett)
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